With both Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey on the same team for the first time in over a year, the US revealed a very strong roster for next montth's World Cup qualifiers in Costa Rica and at home against Mexico in Columbus. The roster includes nine MLS players: three from the Seattle Sounders and two each from LA, Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake. Mexico, meanwhile, also released their squad for the upcoming qualifier in Columbus. With No Vela or Ochoa, is there trouble in the ranks?

2. KLINSMANN TALKS ABOUT SELECTIONS, FORWARD PLANNING

There have been some questions over whether or not the US will field its strongest eleven against Costa Rica, especially with a number of players on yellow cards and the Mexico match looming just a few days later. With the US needing just four points between the two games to guarantee a place at next summer’s World Cup, Jurgen Klinsmann believes “we want to qualify as soon as possible.” In an interview with USsoccer.com the US head coach also talked about the squad;s new depth, the young players coming through and Dempsey’s 100th cap.

The Revs have also moved to add depth in a different position, signing defender O’Brian Woodbine. The Jamaican international joins the club having previously played for the Charleston Battery and trialled with D.C. United earlier this year. Another bonus for the Revs down the stretch appears to be the improved form of Kelyn Rowe.

6. NYCFC TO OPEN NEW STADIUM IN THE BRONX?

The Yankees could be getting a new neighbor. According to reports, after meeting opposition over the proposed move to Flushing, NYCFC have a new home in mind just south of Yankee Stadium. This move would make sense seeing as the Yankees own part of the team and would also give credence to reports the team will initially play games in the Bronx Bombers home. That only leaves the small matter of building a new factory to replace the one that’s already on the site.

7. PROBLEMS IN RED BULLS CAMP?

Have tensions reached a boiling point for the New York Red Bulls? According to this report, head coach MIke Petke and star forward Thierry Henry got into a shouting match during workouts on Thursday and the two had to be separated by members of the coaching staff before Henry left the field.

8. LONG TERM INJURED PLAYERS, CUT THEM OR KEEP THEM?

It’s a problem most clubs have faced at some point: You have a player who’s been with you for a while, you love him and the fans love him. But he can’t stay healthy. Do you cut him or do you stick with a guy who’s been good to you in the past? Using FC Dallas as a template, here are three examples.

John Kenneth Hilton goes by the nickname XuXuh (shu-shu) and while he may only be 12 years old, he has already done enough to capture the attention of Manchester City. Could the young lad be on his way to Manchester or, just as likely, New York? Not if Sacha Van der Mos, Chivas USA’s director of soccer, can help it “we hope to continue the player in his home environment.”

With the ever increasing amount of soccer on TV these days and the success of the new Match of the Day on NBC, is it time for MLS to have its own highlights show? This piece looks at some of the issues that could stand in the way and whether or not the demand exists. Would you watch it?

Yes, after literally days of waiting, it’s almost time for the greatest promotional give away of all time. The Steven Lenhart Chia Pet night will see lucky San Jose fans come away with the greatest freebie they will likely ever receive. Can’t be in San Jose? Console yourself with this promotional video.